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RBC Antigen Typing

Important Note

If ordering HEA (Human erythrocyte antigen) Panel, RhD variant, and/or RhCE variant samples are processed at American Red Cross Molecular laboratory in Philidelphia, PA.  Results may take 7-14 days for final report.

If specific Antigen testing is requested, select Other in Epic then enter appropiate antigen in the comments.  examples:  C/c, E/e, K/k, Fya/Fyb, Jka/Jkb, Lea/Leb, S/s, M/N, Lua/Lub

Additional Codes

LAB4499 - RBC Antigen Genotyping

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Blood Bank

Methodology

Manual Test Tube

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions: Label tube per Patient Identification and Specimen Labeling Policy and Procedure in Special Instructions.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

There are no Reference values

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86905 (multiples, if indicated)

0001U - HEA Panel